Europe

Why Coffee and Chocolate Prices Are Heating Up in 2025

If you're a fan of mocha lattes or indulgent chocolate treats, 2025 might be a challenging year for your wallet.…

4 days ago

Paolo Sironi, IBM: Mind the Gap Between Small-Medium Businesses and Their Banks

Financial services are adapting to better serve SMEs, but a gap remains between what banks offer and what these businesses…

1 week ago

Boutiques Bet Big on 2025: Talent Wars and the Push for Revenue

The investment banking sector is gearing up for what could be a transformative year in 2025. Following a year of…

1 week ago

Franchises: The Strategic Sweet Spot for Private Equity

Why private equity firms are betting big on the scalability and resilience of franchise models. Amid the turbulence of recent…

2 weeks ago

Johan Thijs and KBC’s Transformative Support of Werchter Boutique Festival

Under the leadership of CEO Johan Thijs, KBC Group has been a steadfast supporter of Belgium’s Werchter Boutique Festival, blending…

1 month ago

KBC Group: A Digital-First Pioneer with an Eye on Sustainability and Growth

KBC Group has positioned itself as a leader in the financial services sector by combining its digital-first with a human…

1 month ago

Johan Thijs: Steering KBC to Continued Success

Johan Thijs, CEO of KBC Group, is one of Europe’s most successful corporate leaders. Under his guidance, the group has…

1 month ago

Laying Foundations for Renewed Growth — and a Secure Future

Health insurance is undergoing a ‘moment’ in Spain, and one dynamic company has its finger on the pulse. The health…

2 months ago

High Street Icon Pulled Itself Up by its Own Bootstraps But Tough Times are Coming

Humble beginnings, immense success, and modern challenges for Boots UK. In 1849, in the heart of Nottingham, a small herbalist…

2 months ago

Milan Fintech Summit 2024 Underlines Italian Ambitions

When asked to name the fintech capitals of Europe, most people would opt for Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, or the Baltic…

2 months ago